be widespread
Example Sentences
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“For June, there seems to be widespread agreement that a hike is warranted,” said Simon Wells, an economist at HSBC.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A Riverside County beekeeper lost millions of bees in last week’s Verona fire and warns that the effects of the devastation will be widespread.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The tournament also remains under the jurisdiction of the independent cricket regulator - established following the 2023 Equity in Cricket report, which found discrimination to be "widespread" within the English game.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Public utilities impacted by power outages include AEP and Entergy, though the outages did not appear to be widespread.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Under such circumstances, and seeing there would be widespread ruin in the county, the estate would fetch far under its value.
From A Girl of the Commune by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
